On the heels of visioning and marketing efforts aimed at bringing new life and energy to downtown Prescott, Tony Carcoba has rolled in with his electric bike business with encouragement from city leaders and local businesses. Tony Carcoba, 43, opened Prescott Ebike Rentals and Tours on July 4, … [Read more...] about Prescott Ebike Adding Zip to Downtown
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Lisa Dahl Does it Again as Butterfly Burger Takes Off
She has taken the burger to a whole new dimension,” exclaimed Diane Lange of Sedona after savoring Chef Lisa Dahl’s Gringo Burger. “It’s the freshness mixed with special herbs and spices that make it unique and cosmopolitan.” The all-natural, certified Black Angus creation with white aged cheddar … [Read more...] about Lisa Dahl Does it Again as Butterfly Burger Takes Off
Author Becomes a Millionaire While Researching Others
Three years ago, Ann Marie Sabath was teaching a training program for young professionals who had been in their careers for one year. As an international consultant in her business, “At Ease Inc.,” she helps business people climb what she calls “the slippery ladder of success.” On this day, her … [Read more...] about Author Becomes a Millionaire While Researching Others
Pre-Med Student Finds Career in Accounting
"I started with an office as big as this desk,” said a smiling Christina Talley from her expansive executive desk in her corner office that overlooks Flagstaff. Today, she serves clients from all over with accounting services, including Prescott and Chino Valley. Last December, the CPA moved her … [Read more...] about Pre-Med Student Finds Career in Accounting
Schott Leads His Team at Tomlinson Wealth
The management team at Tomlinson Wealth Management takes pride in a third generation of family members supplying financial services to Arizona residents. Investment Specialist Steve Schott and his wife, Dana Tomlinson Schott, have been transitioning to more ownership as Dana’s father, … [Read more...] about Schott Leads His Team at Tomlinson Wealth
Forum Focused on Workforce Development
The need for workforce development throughout the Quad Cities area was the clear message at the July meeting of the Prescott Valley Economic Development Foundation (PVEDF). All four forum panelists – Allan Crary and Gillian Haley-Meierbachtol, of Haley Construction; Teri Drew, regional director … [Read more...] about Forum Focused on Workforce Development
Everything Has a Life: Knowing When to Leave What was Once Good
Waterbeds. These were pretty “far out” in the ‘70s. By the late 1980s, one in every four or five mattresses sold in the United States was a waterbed. But almost as fast you could say “Tempur-Pedic,” waterbeds in the ‘90s floated out of sight, man. And this is why your dream job may eventually … [Read more...] about Everything Has a Life: Knowing When to Leave What was Once Good
Wildlife Park Attracting Record Crowds
Out of Africa Wildlife Park has become a favorite year-round visitor destination in Arizona’s central highlands. Ever-increasing visitation at the spacious 200-plus acre attraction will likely reach more than 150,000 guests this year, said Ashton Powell, public relations director for Out of … [Read more...] about Wildlife Park Attracting Record Crowds
Williams Native Serving Her Community Through Anna’s Grand Canyon Café
Located just past the train tracks in downtown Williams, Anna’s Grand Canyon Cafe is typically bustling with the sounds of merriment, busy utensils and culinary preparations. “I’ve been coming here for almost 10 years,” said Bob Sarkesian, a retired gas company manager. “She has really good quality … [Read more...] about Williams Native Serving Her Community Through Anna’s Grand Canyon Café
Going It Alone Together
Artist and entrepreneur Melanie Banayat has emerged victorious time and again as unforeseen challenges disrupted her world and forced new beginnings on the canvas of her life. Loss of family, scuttled dreams, depression and debilitating physical pain have left their mark, but her buoyancy has … [Read more...] about Going It Alone Together